​In a quiet but significant way, Burdock has contributed to Bloordale’s radness since opening last summer, not least of all by offering a variety of services to the quickly developing neighbourhood. Thirsty residents can swing by on the way home for a pack of Pilsner (the bottle shop is open daily from 11 am to 11 pm) or perch at the crescent-shaped bar to sip a crisp Vermont Blond Ale while gazing into the tidy microbrewery where it’s made. Live local talent is featured almost nightly in the adjacent but fully soundproofed venue, so pints and plates are available in the airy dining room without a single imposing peep from next door.